With Jorginho opting to overlook his actions when offering his own response to a welcome win on Dutch soil, Batshuayi decided to bring it up again.

He said: “Can I have my balls back please?”

Batshuayi had only been introduced in the 71st minute against Ajax, and squandered one opportunity before his big moment arrived.

He replaced Tammy Abraham with Chelsea in need of attacking inspiration and Blues boss Frank Lampard was delighted to see his replacements – with United States international Christian Pulisic making another important contribution off the bench – deliver when it mattered.

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He told BT Sport: “The fact Christian Pulisic comes on in the last two games and gets two assists, changes games, I thought his performance was outstanding for 25 minutes or whatever it was.

“And Michy, the great thing about the strikers I’ve got has been that, even though Tammy has been scoring for me, the other two stayed patient, worked hard, supported the group and they’ve got talent.

“So, it was a choice to bring Michy on because of how mobile he can be and he’s waited for his moment and he fully deserved his moment there.”

The Brazilian teenager has scored four goals in five appearances for the Gunners this season following his summer move from Ituano FC When Reading travelled back to Berkshire following a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney during the international break, the conversation on the coach centred around an Arsenal soccer professional. […]

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